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104 entries under expression topic. ×

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driving force(drive, reason, inspiration, incentive)
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in motion(idiom, motion)
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matter in hand(idiom, point, line, issue)
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point at issue(idiom, point, line, idea)
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point in question
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starting point(cause, source, origin, derivation)
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subject matter(noun, point, line, issue)
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absence of design(idiom, absence of motive)
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arriere pensee(idiom, intention)
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ax to grind(noun, idiom, reason, motive)
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bottom line(noun, end, idea, matter)
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common difference
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deep think(noun, excitement, influence, idea)
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enthusiasm incitement(feeling, pleasure, passion, rage)
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final cause(idiom, reason, objective)
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fire in belly(noun, idiom, drive, push)
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focus of attention
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focus of interest
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immediate cause
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main idea(noun, idea, score, matter)
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